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Cataract Surgery However, as the cataract continues to become denser, vision also becomes more cloudy, and stronger glasses or contact lenses will no longer improve sight. Cataracts typically develop gradually and are usually not painful or associated with any eye redness or other symptoms unless they become extremely advanced.
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Cataracts The second most common cause of secondary cataracts is toxicity of the lens. The lens may become toxic as a result of a number of infections and conditions and, much more rarely, certain medications. One of the most common cataract causing conditions is glaucoma, defined as the increase of pressure within the eye. Commonly referred to as toxic cataracts, these cataracts vary wildly in all aspects from case to case. Less commonly, cataracts can be caused by trauma suffered as a result of accident or injury. Most trauma-based cataracts are the result of a lens rupture.
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What Are Cataracts? Cataract Symptom: Blurry Vision. The most common symptom of cataracts is seeing blurry images at any distance. People may describe their vision as foggy, cloudy, or filmy. Cataracts get worse with time, and less light reaches the retina. It may be especially hard for people with cataracts to see and drive at night.
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Cataracts A cataract in only one eye may be disturbing to a particular patient and may not cause significant symptoms in another patient. Cataracts usually do not harm your eye, so you can have surgery when it is convenient for you and when the cataract interferes with your daily activities. Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether cataract surgery is right for you. In most cases, delaying cataract surgery will not cause long-term damage to your eye or make the surgery more difficult.
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Eye health guide Painless and progressive, cataracts slowly cloud the lens. The first symptom of cataracts is often decreased night vision. The light distortion caused by cataracts also frequently produces halos around lights -- again, mostly at night. Blurry vision is also common.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Cataracts Cataract Surgery Risks. Complications from cataract surgery are rare. The most common risks are bleeding, infection, and changes in eye pressure, which are all treatable when caught early. Surgery slightly raises the risk of retinal detachment, which requires emergency treatment.
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Top 40 Doctor insights on: Cortical Cataract Symptoms Cataract types: A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Most people will develop a diffuse clouding of the lens with age. This is referred to as a nuclear sclerotic cataract, or a senile cataract. It develops slowly after age 50-60, and may never have to be removed. A cortical cataract is a clouding usually on the front of the lens and may cause signficant glare.
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- The posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC) is more commonly associated with other conditions such as eye injury/trauma, diabetes, and certain types of medications (steroid use, etc.). The PSC cataract may develop quickly in that it only occupies the very back surface of the lens. It need not grow throughout the lens.
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- I One of my friends has also had a cataract surgery on his left eye. It was me accompanying him during his surgery. After surgery, he also felt some discomfort. He felt like itching and had a blurred vision for some time.He also used to see some back spots at the corner wherever he looks. had a cataract removed yesterday on my right eye and your symptoms are the same as mine, it's as if I am wearing contact lens, there is a sharpness on the outside ring, like it is catching, also bloodshot eyes and there is too much glare lights and sun.
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Cataracts Cataract Overview. Cataracts are changes in clarity of the natural lens inside the eye that gradually degrade visual quality. The natural lens sits behind the colored part of the eye (iris) in the area of the pupil, and cannot be directly seen with the naked eye unless it becomes extremely cloudy.
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What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataract Surgery Problems after surgery are rare, but they can occur. These problems can include infection, bleeding, inflammation (pain, redness, swelling), loss of vision, double vision, and high or low eye pressure. With prompt medical attention, these problems can usually be treated successfully.
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Cataract Facts What are cataracts? A cataract is a build-up of protein clouding of the eye's lens which distorts or blocks light entering the eye. Cataracts can be undetectable at first, but later grow to the point of exhibiting symptoms. If left untreated, cataracts can cause visual impairment and can develop into legal blindness.
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- Expectations of Cataract Surgery. • Typically visual recovery is rapid, but blurriness may occur for a few hours or days. • A mild scratchy sensation is common, but is usually controlled within a few days by ILEVRO or Tylenol. • If you have headaches, eye pain or pressure, call the office. Execute all instructions given by staff.
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Cataracts 1 A subcapsular cataract occurs at the back of the lens. People with diabetes or those taking high doses of steroid medications have a greater risk of developing a subcapsular cataract.  A nuclear cataract forms deep in the central zone (nucleus) of the lens. Nuclear cataracts usually are associated with aging.
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Why would I need cataract surgery? Cloudy vision, foggy vision - that's how people describe cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that happens so gradually you may not really notice it until you have trouble driving at night or difficulty reading. At that point, you may need cataract surgery - a standard procedure that is very effective.
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7 Symptoms of Cataracts Cataracts can cause significant changes in vision. Cataracts occur not just in older adults, but in younger people too. Injury, certain medications, and genetic conditions can result in cataracts, even in the very young. It should be noted that not all vision changes are the result of cataract. Several of the above symptoms can be signs of very serious and life-threatening conditions. See an eye doctor to discuss your vision changes and any other symptoms you may be experiencing.
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Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at night.
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY I had cataract surgery five days ago. On taking the dressing off the next day my vision was brilliant and no discomfort. On the morning of the third day (Saturday) it felt as if I had something in the outside corner of my eye and that the clarity of vision was somewhat less. had a cataract removed yesterday on my right eye and your symptoms are the same as mine, it's as if I am wearing contact lens, there is a sharpness on the outside ring, like it is catching, also bloodshot eyes and there is too much glare lights and sun.
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Cataract Surgery The most common difficulties arising after surgery are persistent inflammation, changes in eye pressure, infection, or swelling of the retina at the back of the eye (cystoid macular edema), and retinal detachment.
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- It's not a good idea to mow the lawn after cataract surgery, because mowing sends so much dust into the air - but if you must, wear wraparound sunglasses to avoid any risk of grass blades or soil blowing into.
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Fast Developing Cataracts Fast Growing Cataracts Cause Glare and can Occur at any Age. Fast Developing Cataracts can be quite alarming for patients as they see their vision fail rapidly over the course months, or in some cases even in the course of several days. There are a number of different potential causes of rapid visual loss.
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Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the natural intraocular crystalline lens that focuses the light entering the eye onto the retina. This cloudiness can cause a decrease in vision and may lead to eventual blindness if left untreated.
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- When a person has a cataract, the normally clear lens of the eye is clouded, making vision appear as though they are looking through a foggy window. Although slow to develop, this can make it difficult to complete normal, everyday tasks, such as seeing someone's facial expressions, reading, or driving a vehicle.
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- Although glaucoma and cataracts are both eye conditions that can cause loss of eyesight there are a few differences between them. Cataracts cause a painless loss of transparen…cy overtime, while glaucoma can cause vision loss either slowly or quickly but with pain.